Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2009
- Alternative Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Launched August 2020
- Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
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Below, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic S5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and S5 (24MP) and the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5020 was revealed 12 years prior to the S5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the S5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Panasonic S5
| FE-5020 | S5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus FE-5020
| S5 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2020 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 134 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3.0" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1840k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1610k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Panasonic S5
| FE-5020 | S5 |
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 features outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-5020 versus Panasonic S5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 against the S5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and S5 is 95 and 60 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and S5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5020 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S5 will render more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 |
| Also called as | X-935 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2020-08-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Leica L |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 31 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.0 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,840k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 137g (0.30 pounds) | 714g (1.57 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 440 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
| Card slots | Single | Dual |
| Retail cost | $160 | $1,999 |
